GreenRoots Initiative Part I: Reclaim Brownfields for Neighborhood Renewal

For session recaps, view the following blog posts:

• You've Got a Friend in TAB: KSU Program Offers Free Expertise to Help Gary Tackle Brownfields

• From Blight to Bright: Unlocking Gary's Potential

• Indiana Brownfields: What's in My Neighborhood

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Every property parcel in Gary carries a legacy: some visible, some hidden. Too many, though, are underused or abandoned sites that were once factories, dry cleaners, gas stations, and more, sites with dubious environmental histories that can complicate reuse. These sites are called brownfields, and if you are investing or developing in Gary, you could unknowingly purchase a contaminated site or one that is compromised due to proximity.

• You could face costly cleanup requirements before you can build.

• Your project could be delayed or denied funding or permits due to environmental risks.

• Hidden environmental deed restrictions may block your development plans.

Join us, in person or via Zoom, for this powerful 3-part workshop series to learn:

• What brownfields are and why they matter to Gary’s future

• Resources available through the Indiana Brownfields Program

• Tools for investment and land use decision-making

• How YOU can become a community champion in shaping redevelopment

Unlocking the value of these sites is key to restoring vitality, attracting investment, and empowering local ownership. Join us as a team of brownfields experts explains how to turn yesterday’s challenges into tomorrow’s opportunities. Participation is FREE!

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM: Breakfast and Networking

9:00 AM - 12:30 PM: Workshop Presentations